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Director of Finance & Accounting

Korn Ferry
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026

Director of Finance & Accounting - Impact Role within a Growing Organization!


MUST BE LOCAL TO THE AREA


Korn Ferry is excited to partner on a Director of Finance & Accounting opportunity with a well-established, growing organization in the Minneapolis area.


This is a highly visible, strategic role reporting directly to the CEO with leadership of the Accounting and Finance team. You’ll partner across operations and leadership as a true business partner to elevate financial insight and drive better decision-making across the business. Leadership is focused on identifying a strong leader that can develop their team and build strong relationships across departments.


The organization offers strong financial health, a collaborative and people-first culture, and a long-term growth mindset. This is an ideal role for a leader who enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on execution.


Must be local to the area! Our client strongly believes in flexibility and offering a hybrid work environment, however, that will depend week to week depending on needs of the role and traveling. They want the Director of Finance & Accounting to be physically present and integrate onsite with leadership teams.

  • Travel ~25% required


Our client offers a very strong Compensation Package that includes:

  • Target Base of $150K to $200K Base (depending on experience)
  • Bonus Potential (consistently paid out due to strong company performance)
  • 100% paid FAMILY healthcare coverage
  • Additional Perks/Incentives!


Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial leadership and oversight of a strong finance & accounting team
  • Partner cross-functionally with business unit leaders to improve financial understanding and accountability
  • Help operational leaders understand performance metrics and decision impacts
  • Ownership for forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning/modeling efforts that directly influence strategy
  • Deliver insights to the Board and Executive leadership while enhancing reporting, systems and data capabilities
  • Support organizational maturity and change management initiatives
  • Evaluate cost/benefit scenarios and strategic investments from a finance perspective
  • Assist with ongoing systems modernization and reporting enhancements
  • Collaborate closely with Executive leadership on strategic growth initiative
  • Identify and implement process improvements


Ideal Background:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
  • 10 years of progressive finance & accounting experience with 2 years of management experience
  • Strong FP&A and strategic finance background with experience leading budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Leader with proven history of developing their team
  • Prior experience with a recurring payment structure, pricing, compensation structures - Highly Preferred
  • Strong leadership presence, ability to influence cross-functionally, and partner with non-finance leaders
  • Experience navigating organizational change and growth environments


Korn Ferry ID: 510802146

Salary : $150,000 - $200,000

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